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The picturesque Red River, New Mexico, is a popular skiing, fishing and hunting destination in Taos County. The town, founded in the early 1900s due to the New Mexico mining boomm has five buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. After a long day of outdoor adventures, tourists can kick back with a cold brew at one of four rustic in-town bars.

Lift House Bar & Grill

Lift House Bar & Grill (no website; 200 Pioneer Rd., Red River; 575-754-2976) is a chalet-style building in downtown Red River. The bar offers home-brewed beers, such as the Lift House Light Lager, as well as a full selection of hard alcohol and cocktails. The restaurant's casual menu includes hamburgers, sandwiches and hot dogs; a kid's menu is available. At night, the establishment brings in live music and DJs.

Bull O' the Woods Saloon

Bull O' the Woods Saloon (no website; 401 E. Main St., Red River; 575-754-2593) is a happening hangout for locals and visitors alike. Serving up daily drink specials, the bar offers a full selection of draft and bottled beers, as well as cocktails. The bar has TVs and has special deals during Monday Night Football NFL games. At night, the saloon, which has pool tables and darts, offers live music and karaoke.

Motherlode Saloon

The Motherlode Saloon (no website; 400 E Main St., Red River; 575-754-6280) is a major hallmark of Red River's Main Street, with a 500-square-foot dance floor, the largest in Red River, and a fully stocked bar. Situated inside The Lodge at Red River hotel, the saloon features nightly drink specials, live music and karaoke. The saloon also offers classic pub fare, from nachos to hamburger sliders to french fries.

Texas Red's Steakhouse & Saloon

Texas Red's Steakhouse & Saloon (texasreds.com) serves up hearty steaks and entrees and has a fully stocked bar. Open since the late 1970s by western stuntman John Gill, Red's is a favorite hangout of tourists and locals; its food has been raved about in dozens of national publications. The restaurant has a sister location in San Antonio, Texas. The place has a real western-style flair, from the peanut shells that litter the floor to the memorabilia that covers the walls.

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Ginger Yapp has been writing professionally since 2006, specializing in travel and film topics. Her work has appeared in such publications as "USA Today" and online at Hotels.com. Yapp also has experience writing and editing for a small California newspaper. She earned her B.A. in film and media studies and has worked as an ESL teacher at an international school.